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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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