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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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