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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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