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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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