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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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