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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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