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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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