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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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