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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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