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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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