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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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