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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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