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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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