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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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