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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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