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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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