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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the 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 explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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