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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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