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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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