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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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