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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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