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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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