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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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