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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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