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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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