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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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