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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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