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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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