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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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