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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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