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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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