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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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