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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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