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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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