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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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