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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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