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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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