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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the 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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