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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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