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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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