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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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