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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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