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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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