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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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