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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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