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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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