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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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