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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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