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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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