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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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