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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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