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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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