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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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