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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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