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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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