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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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