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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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