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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key 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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