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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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