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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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