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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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