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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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