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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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