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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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