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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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