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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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