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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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