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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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