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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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