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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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