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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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