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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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