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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major 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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