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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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