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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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