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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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