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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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