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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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