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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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