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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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