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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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