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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major 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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