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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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