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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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