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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the interesting 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 gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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