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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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