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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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