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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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