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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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