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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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