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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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