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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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