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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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