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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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