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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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