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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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