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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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