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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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