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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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