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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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