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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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