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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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