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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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