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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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