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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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