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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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