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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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