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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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