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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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