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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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