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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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