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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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