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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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