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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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