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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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