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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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