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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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