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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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