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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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