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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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