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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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