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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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