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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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