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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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