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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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