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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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