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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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