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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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