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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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