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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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