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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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