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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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