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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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