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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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