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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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