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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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