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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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