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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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