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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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