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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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