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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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