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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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