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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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