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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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