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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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