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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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