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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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