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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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