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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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