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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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