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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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