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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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