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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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