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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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