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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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