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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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