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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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