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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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