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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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