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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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