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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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