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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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