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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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