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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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