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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)