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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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