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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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