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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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