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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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