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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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