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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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