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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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