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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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