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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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