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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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