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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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