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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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