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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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