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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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