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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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