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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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