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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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