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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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