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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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