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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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