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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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