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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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