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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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