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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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