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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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