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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses 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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