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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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