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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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