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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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