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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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