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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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