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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key 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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