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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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