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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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