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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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