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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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