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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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