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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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