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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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