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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers 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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