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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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