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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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