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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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