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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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