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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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