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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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