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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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