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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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