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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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