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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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