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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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