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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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