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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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