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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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