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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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