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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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