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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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