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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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