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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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