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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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