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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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