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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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