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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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