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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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