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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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