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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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