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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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