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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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