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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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