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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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