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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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