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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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