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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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