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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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