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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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