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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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