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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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