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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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