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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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