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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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