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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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