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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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