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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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