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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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