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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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