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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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