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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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