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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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