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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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