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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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