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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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