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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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