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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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