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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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