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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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