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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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