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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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