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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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