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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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