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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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