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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important 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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