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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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