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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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