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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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