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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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