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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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