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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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