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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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