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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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