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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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