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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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