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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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