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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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