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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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