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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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