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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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