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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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