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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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