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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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