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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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