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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the 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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