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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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