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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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