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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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