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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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