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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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