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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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