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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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