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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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