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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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