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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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