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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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