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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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