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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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