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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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