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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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