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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major 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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