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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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