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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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