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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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