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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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