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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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