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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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