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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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