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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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