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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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