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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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