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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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