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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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