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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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