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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course