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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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