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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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