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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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