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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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