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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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