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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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