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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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