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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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