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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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