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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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