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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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