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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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