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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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