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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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