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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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