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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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