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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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