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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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