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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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