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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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