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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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