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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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