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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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