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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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