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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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