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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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