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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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