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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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