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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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