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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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