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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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