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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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