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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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