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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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