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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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