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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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