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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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