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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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