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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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