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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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