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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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