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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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