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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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