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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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