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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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