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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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