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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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