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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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