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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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