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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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