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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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