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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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