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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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