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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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