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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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