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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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