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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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