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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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