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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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