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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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