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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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