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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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