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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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