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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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