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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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