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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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