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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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