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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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