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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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