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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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