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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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