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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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