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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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