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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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