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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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