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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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