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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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