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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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