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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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