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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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