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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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