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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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