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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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