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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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