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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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