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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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