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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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