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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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