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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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