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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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