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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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