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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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