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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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