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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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