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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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