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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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