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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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