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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning enable students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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