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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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