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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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