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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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