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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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