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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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