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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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