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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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