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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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