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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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