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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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