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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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