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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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