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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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