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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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