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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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