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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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