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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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