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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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