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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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