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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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