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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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