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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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