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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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