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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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