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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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