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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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