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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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