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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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