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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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