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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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