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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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