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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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