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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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