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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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