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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the 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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