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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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