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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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