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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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