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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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