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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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