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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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