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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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