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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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