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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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