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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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