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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important 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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