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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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