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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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