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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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