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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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