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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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