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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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