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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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