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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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