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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key 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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