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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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