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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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