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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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