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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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