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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources