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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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