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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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