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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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