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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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