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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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