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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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