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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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