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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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