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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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