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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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