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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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