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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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