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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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