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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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