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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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