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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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