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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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