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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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