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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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