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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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