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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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