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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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