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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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