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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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