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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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