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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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