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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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