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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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