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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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