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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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