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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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