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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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