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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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