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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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