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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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