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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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