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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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