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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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